Xyriel Manabat showing studs on her chest was hot topic before Valentine's Day.
On February 12, 2022, she posted nine photos and a video, and wrote in the caption: "Achieving my 'naudlot' December 2021 bucket list..."
The procedure is called "dermal piercing," which, according to Healthline.com, is a single-point piercing "because dermals don’t have a separate entry and exit point for jewelry." The small hole is typically "6 or 7 millimeters" deep, and has an average life span of five years.
If the studs are in the breastbone area, they are called sternum piercings.
Xyriel's session lasted more than two hours.
The 18-year-old star got her chest pierced from the shop Don Antonio Tattoo on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.
By the way, American rapper Cardi B also has them.
How much does each piercing cost?
Through an inquiry via Facebook messenger, this writer learned each piercing, including the hypoallergenic jewelry, costs PHP3,500.
The rates actually vary depending on the location and type of piercing.
Is it painful?
It actually depends on a person's pain tolerance.
In the photos Xyriel posted. she seemed relaxed during the session.
Interested? Don Antonio Tattoo is accepting walk-ins, but it's better to schedule an appoinment through its social-media accounts. It also requires vaccination card and valid I.D.
It's best to consult a doctor to make sure you do not have any chronic health problem that may affect healing and blood clotting.